USSA Sport Education is continuing to expand opportunities for ski and snowboard
coaches to further support the profession. While the traditional 5-tiered certification
track is still the backbone of coaches’ education, the following programs have been
added to enhance that process and provide different types of coaches with more
practical professional development.

The CoaCh Men Toring PrograMNow coaches can apply to join the national team and the national team coachingstaff for a training and competition block and for mentoring opportunities. This sameprogram is being offered by silver and gold certified clubs to provide coach mentoring.ELITE ATHLETE-COACH TRACKAn expedited clinic format for former elite athletes who are now coaching is beingoffered. This allows individuals to advance through level 100 and 200 by participatingin a 3-day clinic.YouTh CoaCh SPeCializaTionMore clinics and opportunities focusing on specific coaching techniques for U14 andunder are being further developed.new level 400 ProCeSS

The process to become a level 400 certified coach has been restructured. Now coaches
take part in a core curriculum as part of the national academy while proposing a
specialization, being assigned a team of mentors in that area, and designing a
practical application of their learning.
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